Boutonnieres

Traditionally, the groom and other men of the bridal party wear a simple boutonniere of a single flower or two.  Usually, the stem is wrapped in a ribbon that coordinates with the bridesmaids dresses.  Other details of the boutonniere include optional greenery. One way to make the groom distinctive from the groomsmen is for his flower to be of a different variety.  For example, the groomsmen could wear a white rose and the groom a white calla lilly.  If you plan to use artificial flowers, the same principle applies. The following men in the bridal party should wear a boutonniere.

• Groom
• Groomsmen
• Father of the Bride
• Father of the Groom
• Grandfather of the Bride (An optional, thoughtful gesture)
• Grandfather of the Groom (An optional, thoughtful gesture)
• Ushers
• Ring Bearers (optional)
• Officiant (optional)